Back when I was was a young 'un growing up in Victoria in the 1950's and 60's quite often on Friday my father would bring home fish and chips from Haultain Fish and Chips. It is a Victoria institution and has been around since the 1920's - still going.
http://www.haultainfishandchips.com/index.html
In Metro Vancouver I have tried a number of fish and chip shops over the years. Some places had great fish but the chips were not great or great chips and fish that was not so good. Some places it looks like you are getting huge piece of fish but it was all batter.
Pajo's at Steveston was very good but has gone downhill a bit recently. Great setting.
http://www.pajos.com/
Go Fish at 1505 W 1st Ave (False Creek Fishermens Wharf near Granville Island). has always been very good - the little fish shack that could...
For a sit down restaurant my recent choice has been Fish Café is located at 2053 West 41st Avenue in Kerrisdale.
A little more upscale and you can get your fish deep-fried or grilled.
http://www.fishcafe.ca/
However a new take out counter (and fish market) has opened on Main Street and it is now my go to fish and chip place. It is called The Fish Counter located at 3825 Main St. and these guys know seafood and shellfish and how to prepare it.
http://www.thefishcounter.com/
https://twitter.com/thefishcounter
As they say:
The head chef (and co-owner) is Robert Clark (executive chef for a restaurant group including C, a high-end seafood restaurant) who has competed before on Iron Chef America - here his new restaurant is a little more down to earth.
http://www.amazon.com/Guarnaschelli-vs-Clark/dp/B00EHABQYS
I was tipped to the place by a some friends who know I like seafood and particularly fish and chips. One of my friends swears this is the best oyster po' boy he has eaten anywhere and his wife often buys the pre-made bouillabaisse broth and fresh fish and shell fish to take home to put together for a restaurant grade meal.
Another friend is addicted to the crab cakes and fish tacos. And maybe this is why.
The Fish Counter @thefishcounter
The fish and chips are superb - you can get halibut, salmon, ling cod, Pacific cod, or oysters and chips. A really crisp beer batter, not too heavy or greasy and you can mix and match fish varieties with your order. The chips are similarly top notch.
Your favourite fish and chips?
http://www.haultainfishandchips.com/index.html
In Metro Vancouver I have tried a number of fish and chip shops over the years. Some places had great fish but the chips were not great or great chips and fish that was not so good. Some places it looks like you are getting huge piece of fish but it was all batter.
Pajo's at Steveston was very good but has gone downhill a bit recently. Great setting.
http://www.pajos.com/
Go Fish at 1505 W 1st Ave (False Creek Fishermens Wharf near Granville Island). has always been very good - the little fish shack that could...
For a sit down restaurant my recent choice has been Fish Café is located at 2053 West 41st Avenue in Kerrisdale.
A little more upscale and you can get your fish deep-fried or grilled.
http://www.fishcafe.ca/
However a new take out counter (and fish market) has opened on Main Street and it is now my go to fish and chip place. It is called The Fish Counter located at 3825 Main St. and these guys know seafood and shellfish and how to prepare it.
http://www.thefishcounter.com/
https://twitter.com/thefishcounter
As they say:
We offer a selection of take out items like fish and chips, soups and chowders, fish tacos, and oyster po' boys. Our coolers are teeming with salsas, aioli, dips, spreads and broths in reusable mason jars. We have an ever-changing array of ready-made items to take home and heat up for busy families. Healthy, ocean-friendly and delicious.
The head chef (and co-owner) is Robert Clark (executive chef for a restaurant group including C, a high-end seafood restaurant) who has competed before on Iron Chef America - here his new restaurant is a little more down to earth.
http://www.amazon.com/Guarnaschelli-vs-Clark/dp/B00EHABQYS
I was tipped to the place by a some friends who know I like seafood and particularly fish and chips. One of my friends swears this is the best oyster po' boy he has eaten anywhere and his wife often buys the pre-made bouillabaisse broth and fresh fish and shell fish to take home to put together for a restaurant grade meal.
Another friend is addicted to the crab cakes and fish tacos. And maybe this is why.
The Fish Counter @thefishcounter
Our corn tortilla maker Donacarta givin' the thumbs up to our fish tacos! Best corn tortillas this side of Mexico!
The fish and chips are superb - you can get halibut, salmon, ling cod, Pacific cod, or oysters and chips. A really crisp beer batter, not too heavy or greasy and you can mix and match fish varieties with your order. The chips are similarly top notch.
Your favourite fish and chips?
Can't believe that was 5 years ago.
